A MEETING OR A RELATIONSHIP- BE WISE!

The first time I had someone mention the name of my spiritual father was in 2006. Some of my friends were having a conversation and they began to share about wondrous things the Lord was doing through his hands. A seed was dropped in the ground of my heart.  However, I lacked insight and proper interpretation. I thought I was […]

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SHOW ME YOUR NOTES

We were on break for some weeks; in my university days. One evening, mum requested that I drive her to church for a sisters’ meeting. While they were in the meeting, I sat in our Nissan Primera station wagon underneath some cashew trees. I honestly was not really praying but I sensed the presence of the Lord.  That April evening […]

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THE TESTS WE MUST PASS

The day I got a call from the first person who began to partner with us in ministry, I knew it came because I had passed a test. A day earlier, I had no personal cash on me and I needed to make a call for a friend. I could only afford to send a text.  Interestingly, there was some […]

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WHY YOU STILL STRUGGLE WITH UNGODLINESS

A dear teacher shared how he got victory over masturbation and pornography as a young convert. He was a believer but still struggled with sin. Then one day, he saw what the Word of the Lord said: “For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly […]

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WEIGHTY QUESTIONS – “Where are you?”

One of the things I learnt from my Pastor when I was serving was the answer to the question “Where are you?” Typically, the answer for most people will be “I am on my way” or “I am coming” or “I will soon be with you”. He will insist that the answer should always be “I am in so and […]

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IF GOD CAN HAVE YOUR LIFE…

Irewamiri and I had to make a very wise decision early in courtship; we were going to save as much as we can towards our wedding and our marriage. What led to that decision? She had just finished serving the nation and all I had guaranteed every month as a Pastor was five thousand naira! We knew we had to […]

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DO NOT ALLOW SHAME TO KEEP YOU STRANDED

As my friends ushered me to the table at their home, I looked at everything on the table and the only thing I could recognise was the boiled Irish potatoes, everything else looked strange.  Initially, I did not want to ask any questions because I did not want to embarrass myself and present myself as a “local boy”. My friends […]

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DEAR HUSBAND (4)- THE BODY MUST NOT FEEL THE WEIGHT OF THE HEAD

My dear teacher said to us “When a person is moving, it is a seamless cooperation between the head and the body. That is a sign of good health. However, when the body begins to feel the weight of the head, there is already sickness in the system” When you have a headache, for instance, the head becomes heavier. The […]

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HOW TO HANDLE HURTS

I looked at my proteges that night and said to them, “I pray the blessings of the Lord more for those who hurt me”. They obviously needed more explanation. I did not know when these words dropped from my mouth, “Every hurt is a test for me. The Lord checks my attitude. He checks my heart”. Honestly, offence will surely […]

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THE QUESTION I DID NOT ANSWER

He looked at me that night after we exchanged pleasantries and said, “What do you do?” “I pastor sir” I responded. The next question was, “What is the name of the church?” I replied him. “Did you start the church?” He queried. “Yes, I did” I responded. The next statement was not one I was prepared for. He said, “So […]

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